United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) & Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, Department of Geography · Department of Geography, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn; United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS)
Master in Geography of Environmental Risks at the University of Bonn
- Deadline
- date not published
- Funding
- Partial funding
- Level
- Master’s
- Country
- Germany
- Language
- English
This joint master's programme in Bonn trains students in environmental risks and human security, in English, for applicants with a first degree in geography or a closely related field. Tuition may be covered through DAAD EPOS scholarships for eligible candidates from developing countries, while admission to the programme itself does not depend on nationality. Applications will be submitted during the period posted on the programme website, and a complete file must be received by 23:59 CET on the last day of that period.
Verified on 28 October 2026
This master's programme at the University of Bonn in Germany trains experts in environmental risks and human security. DAAD EPOS scholarships are available for candidates from developing countries. The call for applications for the 2027 intake is expected to open soon. Dates not published.
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Conditions
Blocking requirements
Required degree
“applicants who possess a first academic degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in Geography or a related relevant discipline”
Période de candidature
“Applications are accepted only during the application period, which will be published on our website in summer of 2026”
Date et heure de réception
“Complete applications must be received by 23:59 CET on the last day of the application period”
Stage obligatoire
“An internship of at least eight weeks is a compulsory part of the programme”
Bourse DAAD EPOS - expérience
“Having accumulated at least two years of relevant work experience since graduation from the Bachelor's by the time of application”
Bourse DAAD EPOS - pays
“Being a candidate from an eligible developing country (check the list on DAAD website)”
Bourse DAAD EPOS - ancienneté du diplôme
“Having graduated from the last academic degree no longer than 6 years ago by the time of application”
Bourse DAAD EPOS - pas d'autre Master similaire
“Having completed no other Master's degree in a similar field of studies”
Bourse DAAD EPOS - objectif professionnel
“Aiming to pursue a career as a practitioner in the field of development following graduation from the Master's programme (not in an academic area/not aiming to pursue a PhD)”
Assets
Priorité encouragée
“Women and applicants from developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply”
Watch points
Documents pour la bourse sur site externe
“The current call for applications and necessary application documents for the scholarship for an EPOS study program can be found on the DAAD's website here”
Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading
The key term here is « DAAD EPOS scholarship »: it is not just an extra funding layer, but a separate selection with its own profile logic. An applicant therefore has to prove, on one side, that they meet the academic level of the master's programme, and on the other, that they bring useful, recent, practice-oriented experience. The right move is to prepare two distinct sets of evidence: a university admission file, then an EPOS file focused on work experience, the Bachelor's date, and the professional goal. Start gathering those elements now, then watch for the publication of the application window.
Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.
Deadlines
Deadline: date not publishedAnnounced2027
La période de candidature « will be published on our website in summer of 2026 ». Les candidatures complètes doivent être reçues à 23:59 CET le dernier jour de la période de candidature. Notification des résultats attendue en avril/mai 2027. Début du programme en octobre 2027.
What is actually funded
- TuitionUn nombre de bourses « fully-funded » DAAD EPOS peut être offert à des étudiants issus de pays en développement éligibles ; détails et documents requis disponibles sur le site du DAAD
- Bourse DAAD EPOSNombre de bourses entièrement financées proposées aux candidats issus de pays en développement éligibles ; conditions et composantes précisées sur le site du DAAD
Countries covered
Applicants with a first university degree in geography or a closely related relevant discipline may apply to the master's programme, with no nationality requirement for admission. Admission to the master's programme does not depend on country of nationality, but the DAAD EPOS scholarship targets candidates from eligible developing countries and favours applicants already engaged in practice. Women and candidates from developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Documents to prepare or confirm
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- Identity document or passport
- Degrees, transcripts and academic records
- CV or academic and professional background
- Motivation statement, project or written responses
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